Source: Elizabeth Thompson, NEWS & OBSERVER, 8/2/19


In the wake of Hurricane Florence, a controversial bill from the state Senate could change the way energy utilities, and especially Duke Energy, charge customers. Senate Bill 559, approved by the Senate, is awaiting approval in the state House, where it is sitting in committee. The bill, which Duke Energy heavily lobbied for, consists of two parts -- the first related to storm recovery funding and the second, more controversial part related to expanding rate-setting options.

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